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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,033.42, 306,386.96 and 125,231.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,033.42, 306,386.96 and 125,231.94 is: 172,809.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,033.42 : 306,386.96 = 125,231.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,033.42/306,386.96 = 125,231.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,033.42x = 306,386.96 × 125,231.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,033.42x = 38,369,432,765.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,369,432,765.34/222,033.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,809.27

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